Rate Card
How long will my voice over script go for?
We have made a little app to help you estimate how long it will take to read your script.
Select one of the following:
| Type | Recording session duration | Base Rates AUD (ex gst) |
| Announcements - live | per product/per hour | 575-920 |
| Announcements - pre-recorded - events | per product/per hour | 550 |
| Announcements - pre-recorded - inflight | per product/per hour | 550 |
| Announcements - pre-recorded - other | per product/per hour | 550 |
| Announcements - pre-recorded - rail | per product/per hour | 550 |
| Animatics-Not for broadcast | per product/per hour | 215 |
| Audio book | per product/per hour | 340 |
| Audio Tour - Real estate - per property | per product/per hour | 220 |
| Audio Tour - Gallery - per show | per product/per hour | 550 |
| Audio Tour - Trade show/other | per product/per hour | 550 |
| Award Ceremony - live | per product/per hour | 920 |
| Awards Ceremony - pre-recorded | per product/per hour | 750 |
| Case Studies-Not for broadcast | per product/per hour | 365 - 460 |
| Case Studies-Online | per product/per hour | 365 - 620 |
| Cinema - 1 State * | per product/per hour | 400 - 725 |
| Cinema - More than 1 State * | per product/per hour | 530 - 1055 |
| Conference - live | per product/per hour | 750 |
| Conference - pre-recorded | per product/per hour | 550 |
| Digital Media- AI-Artificial Intelligence | per product/per hour | 600 |
| Digital Media - Apps | per product/per hour | 450 |
| Digital Media - Ads in Video streaming * | per product/per hour | 530 - 1055 |
| E-Learning - 1 module - 0 - 30 mins | per product/per hour | 450 |
| E-Learning - 1 module - 30 - 60 mins | per product/per hour | 880 |
| E-Learning – other | per word | 0.25 - minimum 125 |
| Events | per product/per hour | 550 - 880 |
| Explainer Video | per product/per hour | 720 |
| Foreign Narration | per script/per hour | 485 |
| Foreign Narration - Pick up | per script/per hour | 295 |
| Internet - Website Navigation | per product/per hour | 650 |
| Internet - IOT- Internet of Things | per product/per hour | 650 |
| Internet - You Tube, Vimeo, etc | per product/per hour | 350 |
| Internet -Social Media | per product/per hour | 250 |
| IVR - Full | per product/per hour | 475-950 |
| IVR - pick up prompts | per product/per hour | 450 |
| On-Hold message | per product/per hour | 215-365 |
| Online Video Intro | per product/per hour | 250 |
| Podcast - Narration | per product/per hour | 190 |
| Podcast – Intro | per product/per hour | 100 |
| Point-of-Sale /In-store | per product/per hour | 550 |
| Post -Synchronisation | per product/per hour | 215 - 275 |
| Presentation - business or event - internal | per product/per hour | 540 |
| Presentation - business or event – external | per product/per hour | 880 |
| Promotional Video – audio Introduction only | per product/per hour | 250 |
| Promotiinal Video - Hype or showreel | per product/per hour | 620 |
| Radio - 1 state * | per product/per hour (up to 5 tracks) | 370 - 445 |
| Radio - More than 1 State (Australia) * | per product/per hour (up to 5 tracks) | 410 - 525 |
| Radio + Digital Bundle | per product/per hour (up to 5 tracks) | 615 - 785 |
| Research Narration- Not for broadcast | per product/per hour | 215 |
| Talking Products | per product/per hour | POA |
| Trade Shows | per product/per hour | 550 - 880 |
| Translation | per 100 words or part thereof | 55 |
| TV - 1 state * | per product/per hour | 385 - 805 |
| TV - More than 1 State (Australia) * | per product/per hour | 500 - 1175 |
| TV - International (outside Australia) | per product/per hour | POA |
| TV + Internet Bundle | per product/per hour | 795 - 1585 |
| Webcast | per product/per hour | 720 |
| Xtras - Accents - per accent | per product/per hour | 215 |
| Xtras - Cartoon/Animation Voice - per voice | per product/per hour | 215 |
Xtras - Character voice- see definition below | per product/per hour | 215 |
| Xtras - Auditions/Submissions | per product/per hour | 215 |
| Xtras - Studio Production + Engineer | per hr | 250 ( 3 hr min may apply) |
| Xtras - Artist travel -Live performance | at cost | POA |
| Xtras - Artist Accom/Meals - Live performance | at cost | POA |
* Price varies depending on 3 variables : (1) Length of recording eg 30 sec or 60 secs (2) Geographic Usage Locations eg 1 state (local) or more than 1 state (regional or national) and (3) Duration of licence eg 3 months, 6 months or 12 months.
All Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) but can be billed to you in USD, GBP or EURO if preferred. Fees apply.
DEFINITIONS
POSTPONEMENT:
A call may be postponed within 24 hours of the booking without penalty provided that a further definite booking is made within 7 days of the original call. In all other cases a cancellation fee is payable. Only one postponement is allowed before a cancellation fee is incurred. If the rescheduled call is cancelled within the postponement period a cancellation fee is payable.
A call may be postponed within 24 hours of the booking without penalty provided that a further definite booking is made within 7 days of the original call. In all other cases a cancellation fee is payable. Only one postponement is allowed before a cancellation fee is incurred. If the rescheduled call is cancelled within the postponement period a cancellation fee is payable.
CANCELLATION FEE:
If less than 24 hours notice is given prior to time of the booking, a base rate of $215 per hour is payable.
If less than 24 hours notice is given prior to time of the booking, a base rate of $215 per hour is payable.
CHARACTER VOICE:
Any voice or sound that is outside the range of an artist’s normal speaking voice, including any accent or voice for an animated character. If in doubt, please check with us at time of booking. Broadcast clearance of any character voice or impersonation is the responsibility of the client.
Any voice or sound that is outside the range of an artist’s normal speaking voice, including any accent or voice for an animated character. If in doubt, please check with us at time of booking. Broadcast clearance of any character voice or impersonation is the responsibility of the client.
EXCLUSIVITY:
Exclusivity should not be presumed for any voice artist or any product. Exclusivity is by negotiation only.
Exclusivity should not be presumed for any voice artist or any product. Exclusivity is by negotiation only.
MINIMUM RATES ONLY:
The rates in this rate card are minimum rates only. We are free to negotiate rates with producers/ advertisers in excess of the rates set out herein, provided that where a single television track is intended to run with different tags (as defined) in a large national campaign that is substantial in nature and there are to be multiple tags produced in one session, then we may negotiate rates other than those set out in this rate sheet.
The rates in this rate card are minimum rates only. We are free to negotiate rates with producers/ advertisers in excess of the rates set out herein, provided that where a single television track is intended to run with different tags (as defined) in a large national campaign that is substantial in nature and there are to be multiple tags produced in one session, then we may negotiate rates other than those set out in this rate sheet.
NAME ASSOCIATION:
Double fee where the performer’s name (either visually or audibly) is to be used in conjunction with any campaign.
Double fee where the performer’s name (either visually or audibly) is to be used in conjunction with any campaign.
ROLLOVERS:
Where use exceeds the contracted period a rollover must be paid. The producer/advertiser must advise us before this occurs and arrange for the rollover fee to be paid. Rollovers are charged at current rates.
Where use exceeds the contracted period a rollover must be paid. The producer/advertiser must advise us before this occurs and arrange for the rollover fee to be paid. Rollovers are charged at current rates.
SUBMISSIONS:
“Submission” is defined as a recording where a performer is asked to voice a proposed script for a commercial for demonstration purposes only. A submission track may be broadcast provided a final/ broadcast fee is paid. If a track is a submission, this must be notified to us at the time of booking otherwise the full fee is payable. It will be assumed, unless otherwise notified, that all submissions (excluding research-only tracks) are going to air. The balance of the final fee will be invoiced within 30 days of the date of the recording.
“Submission” is defined as a recording where a performer is asked to voice a proposed script for a commercial for demonstration purposes only. A submission track may be broadcast provided a final/ broadcast fee is paid. If a track is a submission, this must be notified to us at the time of booking otherwise the full fee is payable. It will be assumed, unless otherwise notified, that all submissions (excluding research-only tracks) are going to air. The balance of the final fee will be invoiced within 30 days of the date of the recording.
ADDITIONAL USES:
In-Store,Point of Sale,In-Flight,Trade fair,Outdoor, Stadium Usage: Payable at 100% of the applicable TV or radio fee provided that where three of more of these additional media are required concurrently,a maximum double fee is payable.Other usage or mediums by negotiation. Other usage or medium such as Television and Radio Station Promos, Mobile Phones, Electronic Scoreboards, Shopping Centre P.A.s, Kiosks, Talking Products, Street Vision and other electronic broadcast utilities. Fees by negotiation.
TAGS
A tag is confined to the following information added to the end of a track: business name, location, phone number or information which relates solely to the legal requirements of the jurisdiction in which the commercial is to be communicated. A recording may be considered a tag if it updates a track with the above information and where at least 1 full final fee has been charged. A tag or tags can only be added to 1 original main track and must be run in an identical format in all markets. In cases where multiple tags are used, rates by negotiation.
OVERSEAS USAGE:
Double loading per country, excluding US and UK which are by negotiation and New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong which are charged at Australian national rates.
USAGE:
Usage considered to commence from date of recording unless otherwise notified.
Usage considered to commence from date of recording unless otherwise notified.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND GENERATIVE AI
Artificial Intelligence is a computer or machine-based application designed to mimic human thoughts and processes. Generative AI uses Artificial Intelligence to create new content. The use of any part of a recording or performance in any Artificial Intelligence application is prohibited without the express written permission of the artist or artists’ representative and appropriate remuneration paid prior. Rates for AI by negotiation.
AAVA Voice Actor Generative AI Agreement
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Commercial Voiceover rates listed above are the industry minimum rates for the engagement of Commercial Voice Over Artists in Australia. These rates have been developed by Equity in consultation with the Communications Council of Australia.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rates current as of : April 2025
Voiceover International - P.O. Box 179,Crows Nest, NSW 2065, Australia 1300 922 122
